Tel Aviv: Chile has recently contracted an Elbit Systems subsidiary to upgrade and enhance a simulator system for its Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles, effectively purchasing an Elbit simulator solution for the Chilean Army.
Elbit Systems’ Belgian subsidiary OIP Sensor Systems won a Chilean Army tender to enhance the driver and gunner simulator system for the Marder 1A3 IFV fleet. The project is part of a broader effort to modernise the Marder 1A3 to meet current battlefield requirements after more than 15 years of operating legacy simulators.
The tender follows a political shift in Chile that reopened the door to Israeli defence suppliers, which had effectively been blocked under the previous administration.
The upgrade is described as an enhancement of existing simulator infrastructure rather than a greenfield training centre, but it clearly constitutes procurement of Elbit-origin simulation technology for land forces training.
Elbit Systems provides a comprehensive portfolio of simulators and training systems designed for Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and other armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) to improve crew combat readiness. Their solutions cover the entire training spectrum from individual crew member proficiency to full company-level exercises.
Key Features of Elbit Systems’ APC Simulators:
Driver Training: High-fidelity, full-motion simulators with wide-projection,, or cabin-based systems that simulate varied terrain and weather conditions.
Gunnery Training: Simulators for gunners to train on weapon systems, featuring advanced, high-resolution imagery and computer-generated forces (CGF).
Tactical Training: Collective training systems that link multiple simulators to allow crew, platoon, and company-level training.
Embedded Solutions: Elbit provides systems that can be embedded directly into the vehicle to allow for live training.
Threat Simulation: Their systems simulate complex combat scenarios, including modern and future threats like ATGM (Anti-Tank Guided Missiles) and laser-guided weapons.
-The writer is an Israel-based freelance journalist. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda
